Spicey vs. Spicy

Spiceyadjective

archaic form of spicy

Spicyadjective

Of, pertaining to, or containing spice.

‘He prepared a spicy casserole.’;

Spicyadjective

(of flavors) Provoking a burning sensation due to the presence of chillies or similar hot spices.

‘This curry is too spicy for me. I can't eat it.’;

Spicyadjective

(of flavors or odors) Tangy, zesty, or pungent.

‘She breathed in the strong, spicy aroma.’;

Spicyadjective

(of expression or behavior) Vigorous; colorful; stimulating.

‘He is known for his spicy political commentary.’;

Spicyadjective

Risqué, sexy, racy; mildly pornographic.

‘I don't want my children to see the spicy images on this web site.''’;

Spicyadjective

Flavored with, or containing, spice or spices; fragrant; aromatic; as, spicy breezes.

‘Led by new stars, and borne by spicy gales.’;

Spicyadjective

Producing, or abounding with, spices.

‘In hot Ceylon spicy forests grew.’;

Spicyadjective

Fig.: Piquant; racy; as, a spicy debate.

Spicyadjective

having an agreeably pungent taste

Spicyadjective

suggestive of sexual impropriety;

‘a blue movie’; ‘blue jokes’; ‘he skips asterisks and gives you the gamy details’; ‘a juicy scandal’; ‘a naughty wink’; ‘naughty words’; ‘racy anecdotes’; ‘a risque story’; ‘spicy gossip’;

Spicyadjective

having a piquant burning taste of spices or peppers;

‘gingery Chinese food’; ‘hot peppers’; ‘hot curry’; ‘corn chips with peppery salsa’; ‘spicy tomato sauce’;

Spicyadjective

flavoured with or fragrant with spice

‘pasta in a spicy tomato sauce’;

Spicyadjective

exciting or entertaining, especially through being mildly indecent

‘spicy jokes and suggestive songs’;